tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71606660872415889142016-09-07T21:23:08.851-07:00Red Thread ArtMy submissions to Illustration Friday and my Daily Doodleskathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09933749943159350202noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7160666087241588914.post-42800341088118454472010-01-28T12:00:00.000-08:002010-01-28T13:04:56.199-08:00Change of P(l)aceHi Everyone,<br /><br />I just wanted to let you know that I'm posting, for now, over on <a href="http://www.averybecominghat.blogspot.com">my other blog</a><br />Please come on over and see what I'm up to.......and maybe let me know what you are up to, as well ; ).kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09933749943159350202noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7160666087241588914.post-9367033136951290892009-10-16T09:19:00.000-07:002009-10-16T10:14:08.352-07:00Autumn Colors & A Lovely Swap<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/Stinu3cm79I/AAAAAAAAANw/B1e2Bf9IeS4/s1600-h/SDC10260.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/Stinu3cm79I/AAAAAAAAANw/B1e2Bf9IeS4/s400/SDC10260.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393244977375932370" /></a><br /><br />Autumn is my favorite season---that little nip in the air, the scent of wood burning in the fireplace, all those lovely, spicy, apple-y things coming out of my kitchen these days.<br /><br />We have had an extremely dreary start to autumn here in northern Louisiana--- practically non-stop rain for almost two weeks, with nary a hint of sunshine. But just when I was ready to go out and buy one of those lights that people in the upper latitudes wear to ward off darkness-induced depression, the sun appeared! I wanted to capture that feeling of sun and autumn colors, so I hung the quilt top I am working on for my son in the sunniest window I could find, and "Voila!"---a tribute to fall. I know it's a bit wrinkly, but I was afraid the sunny moment would pass before I could capture it---doesn't it look like a stained-glass window?<br /><br />This past few weeks I have been having a ball creating a package for my partner in the Sweet & Sinister Swap hosted by the amazing <a href="http://artsymama.blogspot.com/">Kari Ramstrom</a> over at A Year of Color blog. My joy in creating Lorraine's package was eclipsed only by the gasping delight I experienced on opening her surprise to me. Here are some photos of just a few of the fantastic things she made and found for me:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/Stiia2GisrI/AAAAAAAAANg/zmaPLf-tKGE/s1600-h/SDC10249.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/Stiia2GisrI/AAAAAAAAANg/zmaPLf-tKGE/s400/SDC10249.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393239135859421874" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/Stig87_ShrI/AAAAAAAAANY/CyXZBFxnFqI/s1600-h/SDC10257.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/Stig87_ShrI/AAAAAAAAANY/CyXZBFxnFqI/s400/SDC10257.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393237522531911346" /></a><br /><br />And the "piece de resistance"........<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/StijjjtWRuI/AAAAAAAAANo/LRoLO_RWxcs/s1600-h/SDC10254.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/StijjjtWRuI/AAAAAAAAANo/LRoLO_RWxcs/s400/SDC10254.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393240385052362466" /></a><br /><br />I have several other pictures over on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/redthreadart/">my flickr site</a>. Thanks so much, Lorraine! Please go to<a href="http://www.paperbird.typepad.com"> Lorraine's blog</a> and read her beautiful writing accompanied by gorgeous photography---she even has an etsy shop with lovely vintage goodies and her original collages and other creations. <br /><br />Have a sunshine-y day!kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09933749943159350202noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7160666087241588914.post-47532760496813353802009-09-28T06:23:00.001-07:002009-09-28T06:23:09.531-07:00Autumn Ride !<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ming_chai/1803502274/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2359/1803502274_71b744db55_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ming_chai/1803502274/">Autumn Ride !</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ming_chai/">Ming chai</a></span></div><br clear="all" />kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09933749943159350202noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7160666087241588914.post-42733919032106402202009-09-05T12:03:00.000-07:002009-09-05T12:11:26.207-07:00Heroes of the CraftHi friends,<br /><br />Well, I've been in the land of "y'all" for a couple of months now : ). Here in our temporary home I've got a little corner set up with my sewing machine and easel, working away at several projects that I will show &amp; tell in the coming weeks. In the meantime, I'd like to share this video from Etsy with you. Mimi Kirchner is an amazing doll maker---her attention to detail blows me away and her sense of humor always makes me laugh out loud. Things to aspire to. Enjoy!<br /><br /><embed src="http://blip.tv/play/oF6Bmv5wAg" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="299" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed>kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09933749943159350202noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7160666087241588914.post-79754898596235074712009-06-01T01:09:00.001-07:002009-08-28T09:24:05.829-07:00Daily Doodle 4: Spring Fever!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/SiONMkzVtiI/AAAAAAAAALs/MBNc7Vm87II/s1600-h/DSCF0057.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/SiONMkzVtiI/AAAAAAAAALs/MBNc7Vm87II/s400/DSCF0057.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342268830168495650" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>Here's my latest doodle ; ). I'm starting to think maybe I should call these "quarterly doodles!" At the moment life is so crazy, I'm doing good to get up here and do anything but sort and pack. I did have this image pop into my head and just had to get it down on paper. I have drawn in a small book I made a couple of years ago with paper I love, but it's not the best for photographing----hope you can see what I've done. If you click on the photo and then go stand a few inches from your monitor, you can actually make it out, LOL! I <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">know</span> I will do something more with this---stayed tuned........</div><div><br /></div><div>Once we get settled in Louisiana, I'll be posting a "farewell to Belgium" with some photos of some of my favorite things about this wonderful place we've called "home" for the last nine years. I think you'll see why we have loved living here so much~~ </div>kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09933749943159350202noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7160666087241588914.post-52722553016214382692009-05-11T11:17:00.001-07:002009-05-11T11:39:14.751-07:00The Language of Flowers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/Sghr8ZLDE_I/AAAAAAAAALM/KdZucSH09W0/s1600-h/DSCF0044.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 325px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/Sghr8ZLDE_I/AAAAAAAAALM/KdZucSH09W0/s400/DSCF0044.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334632443913901042" /></a><br /><div>This is a mixed-media piece I made using techniques I'm learning in Creative Textures. I'm not really sure that this style of painting is something that I will do again, but I had a lot of fun creating this one.</div><div><br /></div><div>The title "The Language of Flowers" refers to the french text that is collaged to some of the flowers. I cut the lines from a book that I found in a flea market that is a series of weekly stories that were printed on newsprint and later bound into a hardcover book. The stories are dated from November of 1886 to October of 1887. The tales are accompanied by wonderful engravings.</div><div><br /></div><div>Some of the phrases on my piece are: </div><div> "Parce que, parce que....." ("Because, because....")<br /></div><div> "jusqu' au bout, mon cher" ("until the end, my dear")<br /></div><div> "la bonne nouvelle" ("good news")<br /></div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>I hope you all have someone speak in the language of flowers to you soon~~*sigh*<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09933749943159350202noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7160666087241588914.post-69545155975266655362009-03-10T13:06:00.001-07:002009-03-10T13:33:57.826-07:00Daily Doodle 3<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/SbbJE5vrnyI/AAAAAAAAAJo/Cp-mTPjQn9I/s1600-h/DSCF9161.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/SbbJE5vrnyI/AAAAAAAAAJo/Cp-mTPjQn9I/s400/DSCF9161.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311653896587550498" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/SbbIml-MqXI/AAAAAAAAAJg/eb75Zgrx4CA/s1600-h/DSCF9160.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Here's my doodle today : ). I'm experimenting with pastels---I love the seemingly endless variety of textures that can be created with this one simple medium. This is a quick little study for a bigger piece I want to do on canvas in acrylic and pastel as a gift for some dear friends who have five daughters.</span> </a></span><div><div>A favorite artist of mine, working in acrylic and pastel, is Sophie Burbaloff. You can see an example of her work <a href="http://http://www.pratiquedesarts.com/sommaire.php?idmag=82">here.</a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/SbbIml-MqXI/AAAAAAAAAJg/eb75Zgrx4CA/s1600-h/DSCF9160.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "></span></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/SbbIml-MqXI/AAAAAAAAAJg/eb75Zgrx4CA/s1600-h/DSCF9160.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">What are you experimenting with these days? </span></a><div><div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/SbbIml-MqXI/AAAAAAAAAJg/eb75Zgrx4CA/s1600-h/DSCF9160.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/SbbIml-MqXI/AAAAAAAAAJg/eb75Zgrx4CA/s1600-h/DSCF9160.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><br /></a></span></div></span><br /></div></div></div></div></div>kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09933749943159350202noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7160666087241588914.post-58414503066733771172009-03-04T01:25:00.001-08:002009-03-04T01:39:03.305-08:00How Do You Know When It's Finished ?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/Sa5Ja9zd2iI/AAAAAAAAAJA/wZCjVdp3RRc/s1600-h/DSCF9100.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 245px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/Sa5Ja9zd2iI/AAAAAAAAAJA/wZCjVdp3RRc/s320/DSCF9100.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309261738332248610" /></a><br /><div>This is a small watercolor I've done for my Mom for her birthday. It recalls a visit to Westminster Abbey in London. This is the gate to a small secluded garden in the middle of the church called the "Little Cloister." It is the first "real" watercolor painting I've ever done, so I realize that it is far from perfect ; ). </div><div><br /></div><div>I need your help, though. I sense that I could do a couple more things to this before pronouncing it finished, but what do those of you with a lot more experience than I have think? I want it to retain a soft quality---to evoke a memory, not do a photographic reproduction. Also, how would you mat this? I was thinking of a white mat next to the painting (since I didn't do a great job with the edges), then a black one surrounding that--much like what I've done with the paper here to do the photo. I had thought of a red mat to echo the flowers in the center, but maybe that's too informal? I would greatly appreciate any advice.</div>kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09933749943159350202noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7160666087241588914.post-33550937796647612322009-02-24T08:36:00.001-08:002009-02-24T08:42:07.936-08:00Daily Doodle Number Two<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/SaQiYVBpOBI/AAAAAAAAAII/U5Ov_5RP4_k/s1600-h/DSCF9058.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 264px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/SaQiYVBpOBI/AAAAAAAAAII/U5Ov_5RP4_k/s400/DSCF9058.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306404062305531922" /></a><br /><div>I don't know exactly why; but, the idea of animals in mary-janes appeals to me. Here, Gladys, who is a circus chicken, is stepping out in her brand new, shiny mary-janes and she just feels that she has the world on a string. There will be more to come about Gladys and her special talents. Sometimes silly is good ; )</div>kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09933749943159350202noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7160666087241588914.post-42721985724532514112009-02-23T12:10:00.000-08:002009-02-24T03:19:54.750-08:00Daily Doodle Number One<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/SaPXzEw5rBI/AAAAAAAAAH4/cvn2L7b0ZgM/s1600-h/DSCF9053.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 246px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/SaPXzEw5rBI/AAAAAAAAAH4/cvn2L7b0ZgM/s400/DSCF9053.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306322058424724498" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I have begun a new challenge, hoping to develop my drawing skills. The amazingly talented <a href="http://lovetoillustrate.blogspot.com/">Alicia Padron</a> has been posting "Daily Doodles" for a while now. She has invited any one who wants to, to join her in this fun exercise, (there's the button, right over there to the right &amp; down a bit). My first offering is one of those random pictures that popped into my head one morning while I was drinking my coffee and I finally got it down on paper. I know there are some problems with it, but I think I can make something out of it ; ).kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09933749943159350202noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7160666087241588914.post-66017885197693872482009-02-20T04:02:00.000-08:002009-02-20T10:04:00.350-08:00Illustration Friday: Celebrate<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/SZ7v4YD_oGI/AAAAAAAAAHY/s5PjZYR52cg/s1600-h/DSCF9050.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/SZ7v4YD_oGI/AAAAAAAAAHY/s5PjZYR52cg/s400/DSCF9050.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304941162899939426" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Remember when it wasn't <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">your </span>party?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I have finally managed to post another illustration----by the skin of my teeth! I am still trying to grasp this medium. I'm sure I'm not spending enough time with it, but any pointers you can send along would be greatly appreciated ; ). I am printing them out and tucking them away to pull out any time I can sneak up here and paint. Thanks so much for those of you who have emailed me with tips and for all the kind comments---especially on my "Sailing" post.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09933749943159350202noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7160666087241588914.post-47474129527224003072008-08-20T09:56:00.000-07:002008-08-20T10:11:10.670-07:00Illustration Friday: "Detach"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/SKxM3qfiakI/AAAAAAAAACE/wmPDC_mKaUw/s1600-h/detachedcat.1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/SKxM3qfiakI/AAAAAAAAACE/wmPDC_mKaUw/s320/detachedcat.1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236644985908128322" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>Is there any creature that<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"> appears </span>to be more<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"> detached</span> from the world around him than a sleeping cat? This particular kitty is our Elmer. I thought he was a "tuxedo" cat, but just recently found out that he is a "cow" or "moo" kitty. It seems he could only be called by the more elegant name if he had a completely black "overcoat." Speaking of detached, Elmer detached himself from our home two years ago when our cocker spaniel, Opal, came to live with us---we see him occasionally around the neighborhood---guess he's living off the land.</div>kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09933749943159350202noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7160666087241588914.post-72799251175920570712008-08-11T09:54:00.000-07:002008-08-16T05:14:27.471-07:00Illustration Friday: "Sail"<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/SKBu3G746-I/AAAAAAAAABw/Ex2Ipdv2CHU/s1600-h/IF+11+Aug.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 311px; height: 398px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/SKBu3G746-I/AAAAAAAAABw/Ex2Ipdv2CHU/s320/IF+11+Aug.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233304660038183906" border="0" /></a>This sweet little robin is sailing along through the rain puddles letting everyone know that spring is on the way! You can just see the watery sun peeking through.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have been trying to learn watercolor on my own for some time and I've really struggled with it. I'm pretty determined to learn, so ANY help you can give me I would appreciate. I am loving IF and all the inspiration from y'all!<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09933749943159350202noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7160666087241588914.post-43326499314981971702008-08-04T12:49:00.001-07:002008-08-04T12:58:40.762-07:00Illustration Friday-Poof<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/SJddXYCoz7I/AAAAAAAAAAU/tm_9JsL1KGM/s1600-h/PoshPoof.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/SJddXYCoz7I/AAAAAAAAAAU/tm_9JsL1KGM/s320/PoshPoof.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230752148386009010" border="0" /></a> This is real life, y'all! I just recently saw one of these guys<br /></div> being walked on the Champs Elysee in Paris by a very sophisticated<br /><div style="text-align: justify;"> Japanese lady. The dog was almost as big as his mistress!<br /> <br /></div>kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09933749943159350202noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7160666087241588914.post-47908000981335112032008-07-31T11:27:00.000-07:002008-07-31T11:47:17.768-07:00Illustration Friday--"Canned"<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/SJIEcow38SI/AAAAAAAAAAM/FAb0FxE8siM/s1600-h/DSCF8485.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_B3OeOAbttD4/SJIEcow38SI/AAAAAAAAAAM/FAb0FxE8siM/s320/DSCF8485.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229247007355826466" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-style: italic;">"It is a thrill to possess shelves well stocked with home-canned food.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"> In fact, you will find their inspection--often surreptitious--and the<br /></div><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"> pleasure of serving the fruits of your labor comparable only to a<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> clear conscience or <span style="font-weight: bold;">a</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">very becoming hat</span>.</span>" ~Joy of Cooking 1931<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I have always loved this passage from my favorite cookbook. I thought of it immediately, but had a hard time finding a reference for the hat. This is just the glorified sketch from my sketchbook, but I hope to do something with it---maybe watercolor.<br /></div>kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09933749943159350202noreply@blogger.com7